Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
This delicious cheesy baked spaghetti and meatballs is made with two types of sauce, a creamy white Alfredo sauce and a hearty meat sauce, lots of shredded mozzarella cheese and homemade meatballs.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time55 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs, Spaghetti and Meatballs
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 1171kcal
Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats
Meat Sauce
In a large Dutch oven, over medium high heat, cook ground beef, Italian sausage and onions until meat is not longer pink and onions are tender. Drain and return to pan.
Sprinkle with seasonings, stir.
Pour tomato sauce and tomato paste into the meat mixture. Stir to combine, cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally.
Homemade Meatballs
Using a large bowl, add ground beef, Italian sausage, onions, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, seasonings and Parmesan cheese together until combined.
Roll meat mixture into 1 ½ inch balls and place on baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes then remove and place into pot with the meat sauce.
Cover and continue simmering the sauce for 20 minutes.
White Sauce
In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter and then stir in flour.
Pour heavy whipping cream into pan and stir until combined.
Add Parmesan cheese, stir until melted and add salt and pepper.
Add pasta water to cheese sauce, stir.
Add cooked pasta to cheese sauce, stir to combine.
Pour pasta and cheese sauce into prepared baking dish followed by meatballs and meat mixture on top.
Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.
Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Calories: 1171kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 84g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 1939mg | Potassium: 1307mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2287IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 459mg | Iron: 6mg